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• Alpacas originated in South America.

• Alpacas were mostly domesticated for the royal families.

• Alpaca are raised for their luxurious fiber.

• Alpacas eat grass and/or a grass/hay mixture.

• Alpacas are herd animals and do not like living alone.

• Alpacas can be raised with 5 per acre.

• Alpacas are sheared once a year.

• Alpacas live for 20 years or more.

• Alpacas have one baby per year; gestation is 11 to 12 months.

• Alpacas are great with kids and are a wonderful animal for the small farm.

• Learn more about the Alpaca's history and care on your farm visits.